Specific implementation mode
With reference to attached drawing, attached drawing shows the disclosure the present invention may be practiced specific following detailed description by means of diagram
Details and aspect.Other aspects of the disclosure may be used in the case without departing from the scope of the present invention and knot can be made
The modification of structure, logic and electrical aspect.Various aspects of the disclosure is not necessarily mutually exclusive, because some aspects of the disclosure can
It is combined to form the new aspect of the disclosure with other one or more aspects of the disclosure.
Term " coupling " or " connection " are intended to include direct " coupling " or directly " connection " and indirectly " coupling respectively
Close " or indirectly " connection "
Word " exemplary " is used to mean " being used as example, example or illustration " in the text.Described in the text is " exemplary "
Any aspect of the disclosure or design shall not necessarily be understood as being for other aspects or design of the disclosure be it is preferred or
It is advantageous.
Term " agreement " be intended to include software arbitrary segment, be provided the portion of the random layer to implement communication definitions
Point.
Communication device can be or may include terminal installation, be also referred to as communicating end device or end equipment, such as
It is signified in text, can be the device constructed for wire communication, such as desktop computer or laptop computer, or can be for nothing
Line communicates and the device of construction, such as radio communications set.In addition, radio communications set can be terminal temperature difference movement dress
It sets (MD).Radio communications set can be that any type of mobile radio communication apparatus, mobile phone, individual digital help
Reason, mobile computer are configured to any other mobile device communicated with mobile communication base station (BS) or access point (AP),
And user equipment (UE), movement station (MS) or for example (first in accordance with the advanced movement station of IEEE 802.16m can also be referred to as
Into MS, AMS).
Communication device may include memory, such as can be used in the processing performed by communication device.Memory can be with
It is volatile memory, such as DRAM (dynamic random access memory) or nonvolatile memory, such as PRAM (programmable
Read-only memory), EPROM (erasable PROM), EEPROM (electric erasable PROM) or flash memory, such as floating-gate memory, charge
Capture memory, MRAM (magnetoresistive RAM) or PCRAM (phase change random access memory devices).
As used herein, " circuit " is construed as any kind of logic implementation entity, can be special
Circuit structure executes software, firmware or its processor arbitrarily combined stored in memory.In addition, " circuit " can be
The programmable logic circuit of hard-wired logic or such as programmable processor, for example, microprocessor are (for example, complicated order
Collect computer (CISC) processor or risc (RISC) processor)." circuit " can also be that execution is, for example,
The processor of the software of any type computer program, such as using being such as example the calculating of the virtual machine code of Java
Machine program.The embodiment of any other type of each function that will be described in further detail below can also be understood to " electricity
Road ".It is also to be understood that any two (or more) circuit can be combined into a circuit.
Explanation is provided for device, and explanation is provided for method.It will be appreciated that the fundamental property of device is also suitable
In method, vice versa.Therefore, for simplicity, repeating for these properties can be omitted.
It will be appreciated that may be equally applied to appointing described in text for any property described in specific device in text
What device.It will be appreciated that may be equally applied to appointing described in text for any property described in ad hoc approach in text
Where method.
Device and method are provided to from excellent to the Session Hand-off of circuit switch cellular systems by IP application programs
Change.
With the introducing that single radio continuous voice call is transferred, for example, if user be moved to IP links can not be with
The region that guaranteed service quality is maintained, then passing through available some services (such as IMS of IP (Internet protocol) network
(IP multimedia subsystem) voice service) can by cellular telephone switching system (such as GSM (be used for mobile communication the whole world
System) or UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System)) continued.In this case, session control is needed from IMS application programs
(such as based on SIP's (session initiation protocol)) is seamlessly transferred to circuit switched system call controller.
Device and network can locally manage call session transfer.Synchronism may be not present between the device and the network.
During Session Hand-off, by IP connections (or in other words:IP-based connects;Such as sip message) and the certain of transmission exhale
Make control signaling (signaling) information that may can not be transmitted due to the suspension (suspension) of device physical layer.It is logical
(such as based on UDP's (User Datagram Protocol)) can not often may be identified in IP grades by crossing the signaling of IP, and all
Such as IMS " passing through IP " application program possibly can not know not yet to be successfully transmitted to signaling message.This may cause in device
IMS application programs and about asynchronous between the IMS service device in the network for the call control state for having shifted session.It is calling
After Session Hand-off, the circuit switched call controlled entity in device can not be synchronous with network possibly, leads to poor user
Experience, such as longer session establishment or incorrect service setting or the loss of audio.
It possibly can not be fully solved from IMS to the call session for the circuit switched system for using single radio and shift now.
3GPP (third generation partner program) standard, which does not provide, solves the problems, such as this overall mechanism.Currently only cover a kind of feelings
Condition (the case where transfer for the calling that UE is terminated in alarm state):If user receives incoming call, if 200OK (connection)
It is sent to IMS network, then after session is independently transferred to circuit switched system, UE will retransmit connection to network
(CONNECT) message.
In currently used method and apparatus, IMS application programs possibly can not know, once it is mailed on IP stacks,
Whether message is transmitted to network well.Therefore, in Call- Control1 ownership another application is transferred to from an application program
In the case of program, the process in transition condition may only fail or from the beginning restart.
It can provide a device that and method, can provide:Due to IMS application programs can be known its critical (critical)
The transmission state of signaling message, therefore be also possible even at the call forwarding of transition state.
Exclusive use situation can be only covered according to the device and method of current 3GPP standards, but in call setup process
Calling-Session Hand-off has any signaling to exchange in call setup process or has related service (for example, supplement is serviced, exhaled
Be meeting and/or DTMF) in the case of problem may occur.In addition, prior art arrangement can be based on " CONNECT " message redundancy
(send primary on IMS by IP and sent on circuit switched system second) may be in terms of resource consumption
More inefficient.
It can provide a device that and method, IP data-analyzing machines can be introduced to be shifted from IMS application programs in session
To checking pending (pending) IP application program signaling messages in the case of circuit switched call controller.
Communication device can provide to protocol stack and be sent to another communication device from communication device and (such as wirelessly be sent out
Send or via wired connection) data.Then the protocol stack transfers data to other communication devices using communication protocol.It will
Understand, the protocol stack of communications protocol layers may include circuit (or multiple circuits), be configured to be handled with by data from
Communications protocol layers including lower level send (for example, the protocol stack of communications protocol layers can provide all layers of communication protocol,
Including communications protocol layers and its under each layer).Protocol stack can be agreement stack circuit.
For example, in the case where being shifted by the IMS signalings of LTE, may relate to lower layer:TCP or UDP, IP and bee
Following each layers of nest protocol stack.Following each layers can be a part for cellular protocol stack:PDCP (packet data convergence protocol), RLC
(radio link controls;It can provide data TM (transparent mode), UM (unacknowledged mode) or AM (affirmation mode, including compared with
The instruction of high-rise PDU being delivered successfully) in transfer) and MAC (media access control can manage data transfer and wireless
Electric resources distribute).Following services can be provided from PDCP to higher level:The transfer of user plane data;Control plane data turns
It moves;Header encapsulates;It enciphers;And globality protection.PDCP can be expected following services from lower level:Confirm data transfer clothes
Business, includes the instruction of PDCP PDU being delivered successfully;Unacknowledged data transfer service;It sequentially transmits, is removed in the reconstruction of lower level
Outside;And copy is abolished, except the reconstruction of lower level.
Once carrying out the transfer being switched to from packet in the access layer (access stratum) that circuit switches, so that it may which analysis is deposited
Store up the IP data in modem-pooling device.In one example, IP analyzers can search the IP data packets not transmitted and
It can be provided back to application program, and the application program itself can analyze the content of message.In another example, using journey
Sequence can provide " search " pattern to IP analyzers.IP analyzers can provide back the message (such as IP packets) only with pattern match.It will
Understand, modem-pooling device may include or can be IP stacks buffer or any cellular protocol stack buffer.IP points
Parser can get the feedback whether being successfully delivered about message from lower level.Also can be obtained from lower-level protocols about
The input of the reliability of transmission, for example, based on used retransmission protocol (such as MAC (media access control), HARQ (mixing from
Dynamic repetitive requests) or RLC (radio link control) ACK (acknowledgement notification)).For example, in the case where data " success " transmits,
IP analyzers also can provide reliability indicator to application program.If detecting that (such as SIP believes application program signaling message
Enable), then it can notify IMS application programs and then can determine whether the accurate status of call session to be transferred (multiple sessions).Cause
This, IMS application programs can indicate the accurate status of call session (multiple sessions) to circuit switched call controller.Electricity
The exact point that road switching call controller can be then able to be stopped from current sessions continues as current sessions and carries out signaling, i.e.,
Make in transition stage to be also such.
This allows to be led to during call session is transferred to circuit switched system by the application program of IP connection work
Know the signaling critical messages not transmitted.
It is correct that described device and method, which can provide the call session transfer switched from IMS to circuit, this can reduce net
The risk of the poor synchronism of network.Therefore, any user's request can have the relatively good opportunity that will be successfully executed, and provide preferable use
It experiences at family.
Due to known accurate call state, described device and method allow to be easier to circuit switched call controller
Management allows to continue directly to session without handling additional retransmitting message or error situation.It can be based on existing 3GPP standards
It realizes the execution of the process in transition state, and optionally can further be improved by being made a change to 3GPP standards
The execution of journey.
Described device and method can provide higher effect because avoiding message redundancy degree in the signaling with network exchanges
Rate.
Described device and method can be applied to all processes (such as sound/video call session signaling and/or supplement clothes
Business) signaling and the additional signaling between device and network can not needed.Device and method can be provided and make initial call control
Device processed can get about which message by accurately (the affirmation mechanism reliability based on lower level have potential uncertainty
Successfully) the accurate status sent, such as message are sent from cellular protocol stack.
Therefore, call session signaling status (such as communication session, for example, call session state or situation) using shifting
Friendship process is transferred to another Call- Control1 to device.Second Call- Control1 then can be from the standard indicated by the first Call- Control1
It really lights and continues call session signaling.From this position, it is able to continue and can be well defined with the signaling of network,
In other words it can be specified well.In addition, it is possible to provide error handle.In order to be supported to this, it is possible to provide clear in 3GPP
Clearly to indicate that this transition is possible.
According to various device and method, signaling may specify the new signaling of network, wherein after the handover, UE can be defined
Ground sends the signal of its state or position to help network successfully to continue the process.This can be specified in 3 gpp.
Device and method from packet switching connection hand over to circuit switching connection in the case of can be based on be embedded in IP packets (or
The packet of any other type from another protocol layer) in the lookup and retrieval for not shifting session control message.This information can
It is used for the accurate Call- Control1 transfer from IMS application programs to circuit switched system call controller.This is then
It can be used for retransmitting unacknowledged signaling information.
It can provide a device that, may include packet buffer analyzer, which can find
Application program signaling message in IP/L2 data buffers.Internal buffer can be carried out by any of multiple components
In pending data analysis (component analyzed is referred to alternatively as message analysis device, such as control message analyzer, such as
It may be provided in cellular protocol stack;Such as cellular protocol stack can analyze the not yet successful data stored transmitted;Alternatively, for example
Individual module can analyze stored IP bag datas;Alternatively, for example stored data can be sent back to transmitter applies journey
Sequence (such as IMS components) so that then application program its own can be analyzed).In order to make application program analysis be easy, at
Reliability indicator can be provided in the case of work(transmission (such as message that is last or hereafter sending).In order to make IP data point
Analysis is easy, and can provide pattern by application program to identify critical signaling message.Analysis mechanisms can be configurable, in session
Ownership from application program be transferred to circuit switched system conversation controller in the case of application program may indicate that only progress IP numbers
According to analysis.
It can provide a device that and method, can be provided to request applications and be present in being deposited in data buffer
Store up the report of signaling message.To send the trigger of report can be configurable, such as from IMS to circuit switched system
SRVCC (or SR-VCC;Single radio tone calling continuity) transfer complete when can touch trigger.
The information reported can be used for the accurate transition state for judging service conversation and enhance different sessions controller
Harmony between (such as IMS and circuit switched system).
Fig. 1 shows the flow chart 100 for the method for showing the analysis for IP data.Application program 102 can be with CPS (bees
Nest protocol stack) 104 and network N W 106 communications.In 106, application program 102 can send PS (packet switching) to CPS NAS 104
Connection request 106.In 108, CPS NAS 104 can establish PS carriers.In 110, IP is connected with PS and can be established and accurate
It is standby to use.112 may indicate that process is established in the service between application program 102 and NW 106.In 114, it may occur however that LTE is (long
Phase evolution) coverage area loss, and NW 104 can trigger to the mobility of GSM or UMTS.In 116, NW 106 can be to
CPS 104, which is sent, transfers (HO) order.Transfer command can be handled by access layer.It will be appreciated that CPS 104 may include AS
Both (access layer) and NAS (Non-Access Stratum).If transferred successfully, NAS layers and the IMS of cellular protocol stack can be synchronous by them
To execute call session transfer.In 118, HO can be completed.120 may indicate that the IP data being present in buffer or analyzing IP
Data or the IP data that application program is analyzed sent.Access layer can (radio provides to NAS layers of notice from rrc layer
Source control) transfer be successful.Here, call session transfer can start.NAS layers can notify SRVCC processes just to IMS components
Underway and call session will start.Then IMS, NAS layers or access layer to IP analyzers or can play the role of this
Any component notice provides back the IP frames not transmitted or directly provides application messages, for example, if from application program to IP points
In the case that filter patterns have been provided in parser.Then, call session transfer can be actually accomplished.122 may indicate that from CPS
NAS 104 arrives the pending signaling message of application program 102.Application program 102, CPS NAS 104 may be present in NAS or access
Layer by layer or IP layers or in addition the IP analyzers in layer (it can be implemented separately) and/or NW 106 can be carried out in the contents of IP data
Protocol header analysis, such as search SIP signalings, RTP signalings and/or DTMF events.In 124, application program can be based on IP
Data analysis updates service conversation state;If the certain signaling messages of signaling are not transmitted, application program can be revised correspondingly
Session status.In 126, application program 102 and CPS NAS 104 can carry out call session transfer.128 may indicate that CPS NAS
Service between 104 and NW 106, which is established, to be completed.
Fig. 2 shows the schematic diagram 200 for showing platform structure.IMS signalings can be indicated by solid arrow 202.In mutual RAT
Session Hand-off in the case of (radio access technologies) are ambulant can be indicated by dotted arrow 204.Modem control can
It is indicated by dotted arrows 206.Base band/RF (radio frequency) 208 can be set.CPS (cellular protocol stack) 210 may include access layer 212, CS
(circuit switching) session manager 218, PS (packet switching) session managers 216 and mobility manager 214.IMS can be set
Session manager 222.It will be appreciated that IMS and NAS may be provided on different processors.226 He of shared memory can be set
IP stacks 230.In addition, IP packets analyzer 228 can be arranged.From IP stacks 230 until the IMS signalings of base band/RF are indicated by arrow 232.
Session Hand-off between IMS session managers 222 and CS session managers 218 is indicated by arrow 224.IMS session managers 222
Modem control between CPS 210 is indicated by arrow 220.Fig. 2 shows the incomplete expression of common platform.It is only aobvious
Show and the relevant component of provided device and method.Do not indicate which hardware is various pieces be located on yet.
IMS session managers 222 can be responsible for processing (such as establish, control and discharge) IMS service and make and network (example
Such as utilize Session Initiation Protocol, but other agreements can also be used) exchange necessary signaling.
CS session managers 218 can refer to call controller (CC) and mobile network's pipe in the NAS layers of cellular protocol stack
It manages device (MN) and all and network signaling can be handled for circuit switched call/session/signalling service.
PS session managers 216 (SM/ESM) handle PS sessions on packet switching field.It can be directed to PDP, and (bag data is assisted
View) Content Management/PDN (packet data network) signalling connectivity handles signaling.
Mobility manager 214 (MM) signaling in NAS layers can be handled and the relevant all processes of mobility and be handled
Signaling corresponding to network.
Access layer 212 may include multiple components of such as radio resource control and handle such as PDCP/RLC/MAC's
It all components of transport protocol and allows to send and receive user data or signaling data to network.It can manage all
Radio resource.
Fig. 3 shows the diagram for having transmitted message 300.Sip message 306 may include in IP message 304.For example, SIP disappears
Breath 306 can be encapsulated in TCP (transmission control protocol) or UDP message, can be encapsulated in IP message 304.IP message 304
It may include disappearing in MAC (media access control) message, RLC (radio link control) message or PDCP (packet data convergence protocol)
In breath 302.
Various examples are described for cellular protocol stack (CPS) although will be appreciated that, CPS can in each example
To be any protocol stack, such as WLAN (WLAN) protocol stacks or bluetooth protocol repertory, such as transmission channel is provided, such as with
In any protocol stack of the agreement of IP communications.
Fig. 4 shows the flow chart 400 of the Session Hand-off for the calling for showing that the UE under foundation is initiated.It is shown in Fig. 4
In the mobile call session transfer for initiating calling, it is shown that the user 402 of communication device, the IMS application programs 404 of communication device
(its be also referred to as " IMS " 404), the CPS 406 of communication device, LTE or IMS NW408 and UMTS or GSM NW410 it
Between communication.It will be appreciated that LTE network and IMS network can be individual networks.The NAS layer entities of CPS can be with LTE
MME dialogues in (EPC (evolution packet core)) core network, but IMS layers can be with its dialogue at the same level in IMS core network.
For convenience of description, LTE and IMS can be shown in figure to be combined in a box.But different signaling messages do not reach
Identical entity in network.In 412, user 402 can send cell setting request to IMS 404.IMS 404 can be to LTE/
IMS NW 408 send SIP INVITE 414.LTE/IMS NW408 can send 100 to IMS 404 and attempt message 418.LTE/
IMS NW408 can send message 420 during 183 sessions carry out to IMS 404.LTE/IMS NW 408 can send 180 to IMS 404
Ringing message 422.In 424, it will be assumed that LTE coverage areas may be bad, and NW may indicate that the transfer of GSM.426
In, LTE/IMS NW can send 200OK signals to IMS 404.In 428, LTE/IMS NW 408 can send to CPS 406 and move
Hand over order to start SR-VCC programs.(in other words, IMS 404 can send ack signal 430 via CPS 406 to IMS network
IMS 404 can utilize the transport protocol of cellular protocol stack to send ACK to IMS network), but the signal can be assumed to be arrival network
And one in the transmission buffer as the user plane (such as CPS 406 or more) that " X " is indicated in Fig. 4 can be rested on
In, such as because PHY (physical layer) is suspended in 434." X " can refer to message and not be successfully delivered to network or do not receive come
The instruction (for example HARQ ACK in MAC layer) of automatic network (it indicates successfully to transmit).IMS 404 can be sent out to user 402
Send call connected signal 432.CPS 406 can send SR-VCC to IMS 404 and start indication signal 436.The NAS layers of CPS can be to
IMS notice SRVCC programs are activated and the control of call session can be transferred to CPS.In 438, for IMS application programs
For, it can successfully carry out call setting.IMS application programs may be unaware of SIP ACK and not be successfully delivered, because by message
It posts to after IP stacks, packet may be notified and transmitted well.However, message may lower level (such as
440) it is prevented from.When transferring beginning, the physical layer of source RAT (radio access technologies) may be suspended for allowing in target
Synchronization on RAT.Therefore, it is possible not have message exchange for network.CPS 406 can be to UMTS/GSM NW 410
It sends to transfer and completes signal 442.CPS 406 can send SR-VCC to IMS 404 and complete instruction 444 to trigger the control of calling
Transfer.
The processing as shown in box 446 may indicate that the problem caused by the processing according to existing standard.448
In, call session transfer signal can exchange between IMS 404 and CPS 406.In 450, CPS can be notified that movable calling
Session.452 may indicate that IMS NW 408 never receive ACK and possibly can not judge whether UE receives 200OK (connection)
426.Network is believed that the failed connection of service (after certain timers expire), this can lead to the release of call session.Phase
Instead, in the case where UE does not receive 200OK, network is believed that calling has connected, but UE may still wait for connection to indicate.So
And this is only an example for behavior.Actual behavior may depend on web implementations.Or NW can be dependent on
Then ACK may make certain decisions or network in the case where not receiving ACK can be independent of ACK and then can be independent
Judge whether UE obtains 200OK.In this way, the network behavior for being transferred to GSM/UMTS MSC (mobile handoff center) about calling can
Can be unknown.UE can not be synchronous with NW possibly.It is successfully attached for example, this may be calling to the impression of user, and
Not actually in this way.
Shown in box 454 processing show by may be provided with for example IP data-analyzing machines (such as Fig. 9 to scheme
Described in 12) processing that is provided of device and method.456 show that the pending data in IP/CPS buffers is analyzed.Such as
Fruit detects SIP signaling messages, then can provide feedback.In 458, CPS 406 can send the SIP letters detected to IMS 404
Enable message, such as SIP ACK messages.Once completing to transfer from the angle of access layer, then Call- Control1 can be transferred to CPS from IMS
NAS.In order to complete in a reliable fashion, IP analyzers (regardless of its position) can provide potential pending IP to IMS components
Packet or SIP signaling messages (two kinds of embodiments are equally possible).As example, IP analyzers can be a part of CPS simultaneously
And the IP packets containing sip message 200OK can be detected in transmission buffer.Then this can be indicated pending to IMS components
200OK.Then IMS can determine whether accurate call state and can proceed with call session transfer.460 may indicate that IMS 404
The call session transfer signal exchanged between CPS 406, this can provide calling and have connected, and will send connection confirmation and disappear
Breath.UE behaviors are now based on more accurately calling transition state.If receiving 200OK, but ACK is sent not successfully, then UE can
Connection is sent to confirm to avoid in any ambiguity of network side.It also can ensure that, UE is not believed that in connection status, and network
Still think that UE is in alarm state.(really otherwise, UE can receive come automatic network connection instruction, and its connected it is potential
Ground is considered as abnormal case).In 462, connection, which confirms, to be sent to UMTS/GSM NW 410 from CPS 406.460 and 462 can
To be new behavior and can describe in 3 gpp.
Fig. 5 shows the flow chart 500 of the Session Hand-off for the calling for showing that under foundation, the UE of (precaution alarm state) is terminated.
Fig. 5 is shown in the SRVCC processes started during warning stage (Mobile Termination) call session.In Figure 5, it is shown that
The user 502 of communication device, CPS 506, the LTE of IMS application programs 504 (it is also referred to as " IMS " 504), communication device
Communication between IMS NW (network) 508 and UMTS or GSM NW 510.It will be appreciated that LTE network and IMS network can
To be individual network.The NAS layer entities of CPS can talk with the MME in LTE (EPC (evolution packet core)) core network, but
IMS layers can be with its dialogue at the same level in IMS core network.For convenience of description, LTE and IMS can be shown in figure as by group
It closes in a box.But different signaling messages does not reach the identical entity in network.In 512, LTE/IMS NW 508
SIP INVITE signals can be sent to IMS 504.In 514, IMS 504 can send 100 to IMS NW 508 and attempt signal.
In 516, IMS NW 508 can send signal during 183 sessions carry out to IMS 504.It may be assumed that in 518, LTE coverage areas are not
It is good, and NW may indicate that the transfer of GSM.In 520, LTE/IMS NW 508, which can start SR-VCC, to be transferred and is ordered transferring
Order is sent to CPS 506.It may be assumed that in 522, PHY layer is suspended.In 524, IMS 504 can be sent to IMS NW 508
180 ringing signals, but as indicated by " X " in Fig. 5, which possibly can not reach network;For example, by communication device
The message that sends of IMS components 504 possibly can not reach network.In 526, IMS 504 can send incoming call to user 502
Signal.In 528, CPS 506 can send SR-VCC to IMS 504 and start to indicate.Box 530 may indicate that for IMS, exhale
It cries in alarm state.Box 532 may indicate that the IP packets including 180 jingle bell 524 of sip message due to hand-over and be buffered in IP
It is prevented from device or cellular protocol stack PS buffers.In 534, CPS 506 can send to transfer to UMTS/GSM NW 510 and complete
Signal.
The processing as shown in box 536 may indicate that the problem caused by the processing according to existing standard.538
In, CPS 506 can indicate that hand-over is completed and the control of call session will be transferred to CPS from IMS 504 to IMS 504
506.(it may indicate that calling is in alarm to the call session transfer signal that 540 instructions exchange between IMS 504 and CPS 506
Stage).Box 542 may indicate that CPS 506 is notified MT (Mobile Termination) calling in alarm state.Box 544 can refer to
Show that IMS NW never receive 180 jingle bells 524 and are believed that calling is not yet in warning stage, and can turn in call session
Service is abandoned after moving.UE can not be synchronous with NW possibly.Calling can be maintained certain time but have unpredictalbe behavior.
Shown in box 546 processing show by may be provided with for example IP data-analyzing machines (such as Fig. 9 to scheme
Described in 12) processing that is provided of device and method.In 548, CPS 506 can send SR-VCC completions to IMS 504 and refer to
Show.In 550, pending data that can be in analyzing IP/CPS buffers.If detecting SIP signaling messages, feedback can be provided.
In 552, signal can be sent from CPS 506 to IMS 548, instruction detects SIP signaling messages, such as 180 Ringing messages.It will
Understand, other component that the signal sent in 552 can be except protocol stack sends (such as the position depending on IP analyzers
It sets).In 554, IMS 504 can be determined direct call release based on UE/NW abilities or be carried to be transferred to circuit switching
For accurate call state.In 556, call session transfer signal 556 can be exchanged between IMS 504 and CPS 506.
In 558, CPS 506 can send CC (Call- Control1) alarm signal to UMTS/GSM NW.The device and method provided are permissible
Shift the calling even at transition state.
For example, can illustrate in 3 gpp, UE will ensure that message before continuing call session transfer by
Work(is sent;For example, in the case where 180 jingle bells are not sent, then UE will abandon calling or selectively send CC (callings again
Continuity) alert message.
Fig. 6 shows the flow of the Session Hand-off for the calling for showing that under foundation, the UE (for instance in alarm state) is terminated
Figure.Fig. 6 is shown in the transfer conflict of access phase (such as Mobile Termination) call session.In figure 6, it is shown that communication dress
The user 602 that sets, the IMS application programs 604 (it is also referred to as " IMS " 604) of communication device, communication device CPS 606,
Communication between LTE or IMS NW608 and UMTS or GSM NW 610.It will be appreciated that LTE network and IMS network can be with
It is individual network.The NAS layer entities of CPS can talk with the MME in LTE (EPC (evolution packet core)) core network, but IMS
Layer can be with its dialogue at the same level in IMS core network.For convenience of description, LTE and IMS can be shown in figure to be combined in
In one box.But different signaling messages does not reach the identical entity in network.Box 612 may indicate that IMS network for place
SRVCC is not supported in the calling of alarm state, and communication device can be supported.In 614, IMS NW 608 can be to IMS 604
Transmit SIP INVITE signals.In 616, IMS 604 can transmit 100 to IMS NW 608 and attempt signal.In 618, IMS
604 can send 180 ringing signals to IMS NW 608.In 620, IMS 604 can transmit alerting signal to user 602.
It may be assumed that in 622, LTE coverage areas may be bad, and NW may indicate that the transfer of GSM.In 624, LTE NW can be to
CPS 606 transmits SR-VCC handover commands.It may be assumed that in 626, physical layer can be suspended.In 628, user 602 can be to IMS
604 transmission have received signal.In 630, IMS 604 can transmit 200OK signals to CPS 606, however as " X " meaning in Fig. 6
As showing, possibly it can not reach (in other words:Not successfully it is sent to network).In 632, IMS 604 can to
The transmission of family 602 has connected signal.In 634, CPS 606 can transmit SR-VCC to IMS 604 and start to indicate.Box 636 can refer to
Show the IP packets comprising sip message 200OK 630 due to hand-over and in IP buffers or cellular protocol stack PS buffers quilt
It prevents.In 638, CPS 606, which can transmit to transfer to UMTS/GSM NW 610, completes signal.
The processing as shown in box 640 may indicate that the problem caused by the processing according to existing standard.644
In, CPS 606 can transmit SR-VCC to IMS 604 and complete instruction.646 may indicate that the exchange of call session transfer signal, can
Instruction calling is in connected status.Box 642 may indicate that IMS NW never receive 200OK and think that calling connects not successfully
It connects, and discardable calling.Box 648 may indicate that, from the angle of UE, calling is in connected status.UE and NW may
It can not be synchronized.User may believe that calling is movable, but calling may be dropped from network side.Calling can be maintained certain
Time but have unpredictalbe behavior.
Shown in box 650 processing show by may be provided with for example IP data-analyzing machines (such as Fig. 9 to scheme
Described in 12) processing that is provided of device and method.In 652, CPS 606 can transmit SR-VCC completions to IMS 604 and refer to
Show.In 654, pending data that can be in analyzing IP/CPS buffers.If detecting SIP signaling messages, feedback can be provided.
In 656, CPS 606 (or IP analyzers, can be located in CPS) can send signal to IMS604, and instruction detects that SIP believes
Enable message (200OK).In 658, IMS can be determined based on UE/NW abilities with the direct call release of particular error reason, such as
To avoid the unexpected behavior to user.
Fig. 7, which is shown, shows to send the flow chart 700 that DTMF sequence sends Session Hand-off.In the figure 7, it is shown that communication dress
The user 702 that sets, the IMS application programs 704 (it is also referred to as " IMS " 704) of communication device, communication device CPS 706,
Communication between LTE and IMS NW 708 and UMTS or GSM NW 710.It will be appreciated that LTE network and IMS network can be with
It is individual network.The NAS layer entities of CPS can talk with the MME in LTE (EPC (evolution packet core)) core network, but IMS
Layer can be with its dialogue at the same level in IMS core network.For convenience of description, LTE and IMS can be shown in figure to be combined in
In one box.But different signaling messages does not reach the identical entity in network.In 712, audio call can be on IMS just
Carry out.In 714, user can press a series of buttons, such as provide PIN (Personal Identification Number).In 716, user 702
DTMF events " 1 " signal can be sent to IMS 704.In 718, IMS 704 can send DTMF events to LTE/IMS NW 708
“1”.In 720, user 702 can send DTMF events " 2 " signal to IMS 704.In 722, IMS 704 can be to LTE/IMS
NW 708 sends DTMF events " 2 ".In 724, LTE/IMS NW 708 can send SR-VCC handover commands to CPS 706.
In 726, user 702 can send DTMF events " 3 " signal to IMS 704.In 728, IMS 704 can be sent to CPS 706
DTMF events " 3 ", but as indicated by " X " in Fig. 7, signal possibly can not successfully be sent to network from CPS 706.
For example, message can be posted to IMS 704 IP stacks and the message will be transmitted by CPS 706, but its opening due to hand-over
At first prevented.Box 730 may indicate that the IP packets comprising RTP DTMF tones due to hand-over and in IP buffers or honeycomb
It is prevented from protocol stack PS buffers.In 732, CPS 706, which can send to transfer to UMTS/GSM NW 710, completes signal 732.
In 734, CPS 706 can send SR-VCC to IMS 704 and start to indicate.
The processing as shown in box 736 may indicate that the problem caused by the processing according to existing standard.738
In, CPS 706 can send SR-VCC to IMS 704 and complete instruction.In 740, (instruction calling is in call session transfer signal
Connected status) it can be exchanged between IMS 704 and CPS 706.In 742, user 702 can send DTMF things to IMS 704
Part " 4 " signal.In 744, IMS 704 can send DTMF events " 4 " to CPS 706.In 746, CPS 706 can be to UMTS/
GSM NW 710 send DTMF events " 4 " signal.Box 748 may indicate that DTMF sequence is abridged.
Shown in block 750 processing show by may be provided with for example IP data-analyzing machines (such as Fig. 9 to scheme
Described in 12) processing that is provided of device and method.In 752, CPS 706 can send SR-VCC completions to IMS 704 and refer to
Show.In 754, pending data that can be in analyzing IP/CPS buffers.If detecting SIP signaling messages, feedback can be provided.
In 756, user 702 can send DTMF events " 4 " signal to IMS 704.In 758, CPS 706 can be sent to IMS 704
Instruction detects the signal of DTMF message.In 760, IMS 704 can send DTMF events " 3 " to CPS 706.In 762,
CPS 706 can send DTMF events " 3 " signal to UMTS/GSM NW 710.In 764, IMS 704 can be sent to CPS 706
DTMF events " 4 ".In 766, CPS 706 can send DTMF events " 4 " signal to UMTS/GSM NW 710.
Fig. 8 shows the flow chart 800 for showing the Session Hand-off during supplement service " calling is kept " process.In Fig. 8
In, it is shown that the user 802 of communication device, is led at the IMS application programs 804 (it is also referred to as " IMS " 804) of communication device
Communication between CPS 806, LTE the and IMS NW 808 and UMTS or GSM NW 810 of T unit.It will be appreciated that LTE
Network and IMS network can be individual networks.The NAS layer entities of CPS can be with LTE (EPC (evolution packet core)) core network
In MME dialogues, but IMS layer can be with its dialogue at the same level in IMS core network.For convenience of description, LTE and IMS can be
It is illustrated as being combined in a box.But different signaling messages does not reach the identical entity in network.
The processing as shown in box 812 may indicate that the problem caused by the processing according to existing standard.814
In, IMS 804 can send SIP INVITE (HOLD (holding)) signal to CPS 806, but the signal is as indicated by " X " in Fig. 8
As possibly can not be successfully delivered from CPS 806 to network.Selectively, in 816, IMS 804 can be to LTE/IMS
NW 808 sends SIP INVITE (HOLD) signal.Box 818 indicates that IMS application programs can not judge whether HOLD is sent out
It send.In the case of SRVCC, from the beginning process will restart or be considered as failure.
Shown in box 820 processing show by may be provided with for example IP data-analyzing machines (such as Fig. 9 to scheme
Described in 12) processing that is provided of device and method.Box 822 may indicate that IMS application programs can using IP data-analyzing machines
Judge whether HOLD is transmitted well.In 824, IMS 804 can send SIP INVITE (HOLD) to IMS NW 808 to be believed
Number.In 826, LTE NW 808 can send SR-VCC handover commands to CPS 806.In 828, IMS NW 808 can be to CPS
806 send 200OK signals, but as indicated by " X " in Fig. 8, which possibly can not reach radio communications set and (change
Sentence is talked about:CPS 806, which can neither be reached, can not reach IMS 804).In 830, CPS 806 can be to UMTS/GSM NW 810
It sends to transfer and completes signal.In 832, CPS 806 can send SR-VCC to IMS 804 and start to indicate.In 834, CPS 806
SR-VCC can be sent to IMS 804 to start to indicate.In 836,806 commutative call session transfer signal of IMS 804 and CPS
(it, which may indicate that, keeps pending).Box 838 such as may indicate that at the confirmation to be held.
It can provide with the call controller that switching application program accurately shifts from IP-based application program to circuit
Device and method.
The reliability factor just before hand-over in the case of Successful transmissions can be propagated.In this case, IP
Analyzer can get the feedback for indicating what is for transmitting the confirmation method wrapped from lower-level protocols.
The information can be provided back to application program by IP, then can judge to exhale based on the importance of current signaling
It is Session Hand-off state, and once transfers and completes to determine to retransmit communicated message.
Call forwarding can be happened at terminal, and the device and method provided can guarantee Call- Control1 different in terminal
Device is aligned well.
Two steps may be present in transfer:It is transferred to CS (or being PS in certain special cases) from PS radio resources
Radio resource and Call- Control1 are transferred to circuit switched call controller from the application program run by IP.
Fig. 9 shows communication device 900.Communication device 900 may include the protocol stack 902 of communications protocol layers.Protocol stack 902
It may include receiver 904, be configured to receive input signal from the layer than communication protocol floor height.Protocol stack 902 may also include hair
Machine 906 is penetrated, is configured to transmit data to another communication device (not shown) based on received input signal, and construct
For to higher level transmit designation date transmission state information.Receiver 904 and transmitter 906 can be for example via connections 908
And it is coupled to each other, connection 908 is, for example, optics connection or electrical connection, is such as example cable or computer bus, or warp
By any other electrical connection appropriate, to switching telecommunication number.
Transmitter 906 may include:Data transmitter is configured to fill to other communications based on received input signal
Set transmission data;And state transmitter, it is configured to transmit the information of the transmission state of designation date to higher level.
Data transmitter can transmit external communication device, and state transmitter can transmit inside communication device 900.
Two different application programs can provide same or analogous service, but two different session control associations can be used
View and two different transport protocols.In the case where service hands over to another application program from an application program, by the
The state of the call session of one application program management can be converted and be supplied to the second application program so as to the second application program
The second conversation controller and the second transport protocol are continued with to provide service.
In order to accurately convert and provide the correct status of conversation controller from the first application program to the second application program
Information, the first transport protocol can provide the accurate instruction of data transmission, so that the first conversation controller can determine whether its current shape
State.
For example, state transmitter can provide the feedback of from transport protocol to application program (such as conversation controller) simultaneously,
And therefore allow from the first application program (such as first controller) to the second application program, such as the second call controller
Accurate status is converted and transmission.
Protocol stack 902 may include or can be cellular protocol stack.
Data transmitter can utilize the layer lower than communications protocol layers to transfer data to other communication devices.
The information of the transmission state of designation date can be can export data transmission state (such as
" transmission ", " not yet transmit ", " reliable transmission ", " reliable transmission ") information.The letter of the transmission state of designation date
Breath may include or can be at least one following:Designation date whether the information transmitted, whether designation date by success
Whether the information and designation date of transmission arrived the finger of the instruction of its destination and the reliability of indication transmission method
Show, wherein data have utilized the transmission method to be transmitted.The instruction is provided to the first communication service controller or second logical
Telecommunications services controller (as will be described below), such as it is supplied to application controller (such as call controller).
The protocol stack of communications protocol layers may include buffer (not shown), be configured to store received input letter
Number.First communication service controller (and/or the second communication service controller, as will be described below;Such as application program) and
The quantity that sharing synthesis process can be used to replicate the data between different components for protocol stack 902 minimizes.Data transmitter can
Based on the input signal buffered data are transmitted to another communication device.
After data transmitter transmits data based on the input signal buffered to another communication device, buffer can be deleted
Except the input signal buffered.The number that the information of the transmission state of designation date may include or can be stored in buffer
According to.It will be appreciated that the information of the transmission state of designation date may include message itself, such as controlled by the first communication service
Device (and/or the second communication controler, such as application program) complete in the case of analyzing;For example, the first communication service controller
(and/or second communication controler) replaces control message analyzer (as will be described below, such as IP analyzers) or protocol stack
902 can be analyzed.
Signal may include or can be the control signal of communication service, such as voice communications services, audio communications services, regard
The control signal of frequency communication service or the communication service of any other type.
Figure 10 shows communication device 1000.Communication device 1000 is similar to the communication device 900 of Fig. 9, it may include agreement
Stack 902.Communication device 1000 may also include control message analyzer 1002, as will be described below.Communication device 1000 may be used also
Including the first communication service controller 1004 as will be described below, it is also referred to as application program.Communication device 1000 is also
It may include the second communication service controller 1006 as will be described below, be also referred to as application program.Protocol stack 902, control
Message analysis device 1002, the first communication service controller 1004 and the second communication service controller 1006 processed can be for example via even
Connect 1008 coupled to each other, connection 1008 is, for example, optics connection or electrical connection, is such as example cable or computer bus,
Or via any other electrical connection appropriate, to switching telecommunication number.
Control message analyzer 1002 can judge the control for communication service based on the information of the transmission state of designation date
Whether message processed is transmitted.
For example, control message analyzer 1002 (such as IP analyzers) can detect packet pending in buffer, and then
Application program/controller can be served data to.
In another example, control message analyzer 1002 (such as IP analyzers) can be based on being controlled by the first communication service
Filter that device 1004 or the second communication service controller 1006 (such as application controller or call controller) provide or
Search pattern searches for signaling message.Which, which can be generalized into, allows application program to 1002 (example of control message analyzer
Such as IP analyzers) come configure search pattern and when message does not transmit successfully provide will be from 1002 (example of control message analyzer
Such as IP analyzers) certain criterion for being notified.
For example, protocol stack may include or can be cellular protocol stack, and control message analyzer can be IP analyzers,
As described above.
The protocol stack 902 of communications protocol layers may include control message analyzer 1002.
Control message analyzer 1002 may be provided at the outside of the protocol stack of communications protocol layers.
First communication service controller 1004 controls communication service using first communication technology.Second communication service controls
Device 1006 controls communication service using second communication technology.The receiver 904 of protocol stack 902 can receive to be taken from the first communication
The input signal of business controller 1004.Under the handoff case from first communication technology to the communication service of second communication technology,
First communication service controller 1004 or the second communication service controller 1006 can be based on the information of the transmission state of designation date
To judge the state of communication service.For example, the first communication service controller 1004, which can get, comes from control message analyzer 1002
The feedback of (such as IP analyzers) or protocol stack 902 (such as CPS), then the first communication service controller 1004 can be logical to second
Telecommunications services controller 1006 notifies call state appropriate.In other words, the first communication service can judge based on instruction
The state of (such as from control message analyzer 1002 (such as IP analyzers));Then about the first communication controler 1004 with
The synchronization of session status between second communication controler 1006 can accurately occur.
Communication service may include or can be for example voice communications services, audio communications services, video communication services or appoint
What other kinds of communication service.
Figure 11 shows the flow chart 1100 for showing the method for controlling communication device.In 1102, communications protocol layers
Protocol stack can from than communication protocol floor height layer receive input signal.In 1104, the protocol stack of communication device can be based on institute
The input signal received transfers data to another communication device.In 1106, protocol stack can send indicated number to higher level
According to transmission state information.
Protocol stack may include or can be cellular protocol stack.
The method may also include transfers data to other communication devices using the layer lower than communications protocol layers.
The information of the transmission state of designation date can export the transmission state (such as " transmission ", " not yet of data
Transmission ", " reliable transmission ", " reliable transmission ") information.Under the information of the transmission state of designation date may include or can be
At least one state:Designation date whether the information transmitted, the information whether designation date has been successfully delivered, and instruction
The transmission method that whether data arrived the instruction of its destination and designation date has utilized transmission method to be transmitted can
By the instruction of property.
The buffer of the protocol stack of communications protocol layers can store received input signal.The method may also include base
Another communication device is transferred data in the input signal buffered.Another communication device can be external communication device, example
Such as communicated with the communication device, such as carry out voice communication, communication device.
After data transmitter transmits data based on the input signal buffered to another communication device, buffer can be deleted
Except the input signal buffered.The number that the information of the transmission state of designation date may include or can be stored in buffer
According to.
Signal may include or can be the control signal of communication service, such as voice communications services, audio communications services, regard
The control signal of frequency communication service or the session communication service of any other type.
The method may also include the information of the transmission state based on designation date to judge the control for communication service
Whether message is transmitted.
The protocol stack of communications protocol layers can determine whether the control message for communication service is transmitted.For this purpose, agreement
Stack or control message analyzer (such as IP analyzers) may include that filter or search pattern (such as are received from application program
, such as communication service, such as voice communications services), to know how identification " control " message.Such as pass through acquiescence, association
View layer may be unaware that the type of the application messages type just transmitted.If message is not transmitted, in order to know that it is
No is application program controlling message, search pattern can be provided from application program itself, or can provide message (such as direct)
Back to application program.
The method may also include:Communication service is controlled using first communication technology;It is controlled using second communication technology logical
Telecommunications services;Receive the input signal from the first communication service controller;And communicating skill from first communication technology to second
In the transfer of the communication service of art, the information of the transmission state based on designation date judges the state of communication service.
Communication service may include or can be for example voice communications services, audio communications services, video communication services or appoint
What other kinds of session communication service.
Figure 12 shows communication device 1200.Communication device 1200 may include the protocol stack 1202 of communications protocol layers.Agreement
Stack 1202 can receive input signal from higher level, be configured to transfer data to another communication based on received input signal
Device, and be configured to transmit the information of the transmission state of designation date to higher level.
The information of the transmission state of designation date can export the transmission state (such as " transmission ", " not yet of data
Transmission ", " reliable transmission ", " reliable transmission ") information.Under the information of the transmission state of designation date may include or can be
At least one state:Designation date whether the information sent, the information whether designation date has been successfully sent, and instruction
The transmission method that whether data arrived the instruction of its destination and designation date has utilized transmission method to be transmitted can
By the instruction of property.
Figure 13 shows the flow chart 1300 for showing the method for controlling radio communications set.In 1302, wirelessly
Communication means can control the protocol stack of communications protocol layers to receive input signal from higher level.In 1304, radio communication
Device can control protocol stack to transfer data to another communication device based on received input layer.In 1306, wirelessly
Communication means can control protocol stack to the information of the transmission state of higher level transmission designation date.
The information of the transmission state of designation date can export the transmission state (such as " transmission ", " not yet of data
Transmission ", " reliable transmission ", " reliable transmission ") information.Under the information of the transmission state of designation date may include or can be
At least one state:Designation date whether the information transmitted, the information whether designation date has been successfully delivered, and instruction
The transmission method that whether data arrived the instruction of its destination and designation date has utilized transmission method to be transmitted can
By the instruction of property.
Either one or two of above-mentioned communication device can be constructed according at least one of following radio access technologies:Bluetooth is wireless
Electrical communication technology, ultra wide band (UWB) radio communication technology, and/or the WLAN radio communication technology (such as basis
IEEE 802.11 (such as IEEE 802.11n) radio communication standard), IrDA (Infrared Data Association), Z-Wave and
ZigBee, HiperLAN/2 (high performance radio LAN;Selectable class ATM 5GHz standardized techniques), IEEE 802.11a
(5GHz), IEEE 802.11g (2.4GHz), IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11VHT (the very high handling capacities of VHT=),
For inserting of microwave whole world interoperability (WiMax) (such as according to 802.16 radio communication standards of IEEE, such as WiMax
Fixed or WiMax movement), WiPro, HiperMAN (high performance radio Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)) and/or the advanced skies of IEEE 802.16m
Middle interface, global system (GSM) radio communication technology for mobile communication, General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) radio
The communication technology, for enhancing data transmission rate (EDGE) radio communication technology of GSM evolution, and/or third generation affiliate
Plan (3GPP) radio communication technology (such as UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System), FOMA (free multimedia access), 3GPP
LTE (long term evolution), advanced 3GPP LTE (advanced long term evolution)), CDMA2000 (CDMA access 2000), CDPD
(high speed circuit switches number by (cellular digital packet data), Mobitex, 3G (third generation), CSD (Circuit Switched Data), HSCSD
According to), UMTS (3G) (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (third generation)), W-CDMA (UMTS) (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (General Mobile
Telecommunication system)), HSPA (high-speed packet access), HSDPA (access of high-speed down link packet), (high-speed uplink packet connects HSUPA
Enter), HSPA+ (high-speed packet access adds), UMTS-TDD (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System-time division duplex), TD-CDMA (time-division-codes point
Multiple access access), TD-CDMA (Time Division-Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access access), 3GPP Rel.8 (before 4G) (third generation affiliate meter
Draw version 8 (before forth generation)), UTRA (UMTS terrestrial radios are electrically accessed), (the UMTS terrestrial radio electricity of evolution connects E-UTRA
Enter), advanced LTE (4G) (advanced long term evolution (forth generation)), cdmaOne (2G), CDMA2000 (3G) (CDMA access
2000 (third generations)), EV-DO (evolution-data of optimization or only evolution-data), AMPS (1G) (advanced mobile phone system
(first generation)), TACS/ETACS (total access communications system of total access communications system/extension), D-AMPS (2G) (digital AMPS
(second generation)), PTT (push to talk), MTS (mobile telephone system), IMTS (improved mobile telephone system), AMTS (advanced shiftings
Mobile phone system), OLT (Norwegian Offentlig Landmobil Telefoni, public land mobile technology), MTD (Switzerland
Language is abridged Mobiltelefonisystem D or mobile telephone system D), Autotel/PALM (public automatic land mobile),
ARP (Finnish Autoradiopuhelin,, car radio phone "), NMT (nordic mobile phone technology), Hicap (NTT
The high power capacity version of (Japan Telecom Co. Ltd and phone)), CDPD (cellular digital packet data), Mobitex, DataTAC, iDEN is (comprehensive
Digital Enhancement Network), PDC (personal digital cellular), CSD (Circuit Switched Data), PHS (personal handyphone system), WiDEN
(broadband integrated digitally enhancing network), iBurst, (UMA, also referred to as 3GPP are general for unlicensed mobile access
Access network or GAN standards).
Although the particular aspects with reference to the disclosure are particularly shown and describe the present invention, those skilled in the art will
Understand, form can be made to it without departing substantially from the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined in the appended claims
Various modifications in upper and details.Therefore the scope of the present invention is indicated by appended claims, and it is therefore intended that is covered all
The meaning for falling into claim and the modification within the scope of equivalent technologies.